An ardent observer, analyst and critic of politics and current happenings. Truly believes in human equality, poor and peasants have first right on resources, and rule of law essential in a democracy.
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Monday, 19 June 2017

Confucius: Quotable Quotes

Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese thought and life. Died 479 BC (aged 71–72).

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; andThird by experience, which is the bitterest.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.

To see what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.

All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.

The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.

Settle one difficulty, and you keep a hundred away.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

If you don't want to do something,don't impose on others.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

He who will not economize will have to agonize.

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy.

The cautious seldom err.

Wise man adapts himself to circumstances.

Think of tomorrow, the past can't be mended.

Respect the gods and the devils but keep them at a distance.

Learn avidly. Question it repeatedly. Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into practice intelligently.

If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.